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50 | Seeking a New Challenge
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Vicky finished his lecture and browsed W******p, where a post from the head office caught his attention. The message announced a new policy, which he quickly shared in his group chat. Leaving the institution, he headed home, unaware of the stir his share would cause.Later, while checking his phone, Vicky saw a news report shared by his worthy colleagues: a disturbing rape case in the city where the head office was located. Intrigued, he opened W******p to find his group chat flooded with passionate debates and shocking views on the policy post he had shared just hours ago.Vicky's eyes scanned the messages in his inbox, a growing sense of unease settling in. He quickly reopened the post shared by the head office and re-read it carefully. Alarm bells rang in his mind as he realized the discrepancy between the post's content and the video attached."Without hesitation, Vicky rushed to his W******p status, located the offending post, and deleted it. The video had conveyed a completely di
Striding Spirits 53| An Innocent Culprit
Vicky stood calmed outside Oakwood Vocational Institute's grand entrance, his pulse quickening with expectancy and reservation. Having made the bold decision to leave Newokland Institute behind, he was ready to embrace new challenges and opportunities for personal growth.As he stepped onto the campus, a surge of excitement coursed through him. Renowned for its pioneering approach to education and skill development, Oakwood Vocational Institute promised an unparalleled experience.Principal Thompson's warm smile welcomed Vicky, "We're thrilled to have you on board!" The cutting-edge facilities and vibrant student life left Vicky awestruck. His new colleagues greeted him with interest and warmth. Mrs. Jeans was very happy and over-excited.During his inaugural week, Vicky studied headfirst into the institute's distinctive culture, impressed by its emphasis on:1. Interdisciplinary learning2. Project-based skill acquisition3. Community servicesPrincipal Thompson summoned Vicky to his
Striding Spirits 54| A Serent Enviornment
"Don't speak negatively about yourself." These words always haunted Vicky, and he always tried to find some reasons to justify his quitting the institute. During his one-month notice, he appeared in an interview and got the opportunity to teach.He read these valuable words spoken by Bruce Lee on social media, He started pondering over the statement about how one could speak negatively about oneself."A man has a physical body that needs energy to keep fit, and his brain needs thoughts to keep it sharp. Vicky thought, "Just as our bodies require nourishment to function optimally, our minds crave mental stimulation to stay active and healthy."He had very good company with his colleagues and chatted well on all issues, yet he still felt himself a lone wolf. He talked to his colleague Jennifer, "But what fuels our minds? Simply thinking is not enough."Jennifer said, "Thinking is a continuous process, but how do we train our brains to think constructively and positively, to cultivate t
Striding Spirits 1| Hot Winters
Recent generation gap stretched like a chasm, a seemingly insurmountable distance between the fiery passion of youth and the weathered wisdom of age. Yet, it was in the crucible of adversity that the raw metal of naivety was tempered into the steel of maturity in the long run.Life's journey was a winding path, littered with the shattered remnants of shattered dreams and the scars of hard-won lessons. But it was in the gentle whisper of divine guidance that the lost traveler found solace, a beacon of hope to navigate the treacherous landscape of life's trials and tribulationsOne continues to learn and gain experiences, but should remain vigilant to avoid regrettable experiences that may haunt them in their short life. Vicky tried to avoid his neighbor, a young lady who constantly gazed at him with lustful eyes, but he failed to understand her intentions. She had a charming way of manipulating young men, unaware of the dire consequences of her desires.Vicky began to feel strange sens
Striding Spirits 2| Broken Hearts
"I wish I had my own business!" Jess exclaimed. Since the start of the academic session, Jess had been bursting with enthusiasm to launch his personal business venture. He used to exchange different proposals with his friend Vicky. He dreamed of establishing a computer institute in the nearby town and shared his vision with him. And Vicky also expressed his willingness. Jess revealed that he had a flat near his residence, ideal for housing the institute, and proposed that they start a computer training center together, with their classmate Sara. Sara, of the same age, often spent time with the two friends, and while Vicky saw her as just a friend, Jess harbored emotional feelings for her. After careful planning, they decided on a range of short computer courses, including hardware techniques, and created an admission form and leaflet outlining the details, duration, and f*e structure. Leveraging their computer science background and expertise in programming languages and operating sy
Striding Spirits 3| Fools run where Angels fear to Tread
"You are too good to be true." Vicky's ears shimmered with the words that he had just heard. He tried to find some reason but couldn't understand at first.It is a fact that how kind and gentle people, sometimes, have to face a very bitter and sardonic situation in life that one can hardly imagine. These critical moments may occur once or twice in life, but they teach very precious lessons for the rest of life.Some people adopt a policy of benign neglect, making sure their close relations grow confidently and naturally. This works positively, but not always all the time all the way, because some ephemeral moments occur at once and leave lasting effects on the pure relations."Can you teach my daughter?" the mother asked Vicky. He could not refuse because he also needed some means to support himself. He started teaching her daughter, and soon he got a group to teach within a few days. This was a good start and gave him a lot of opportunities to improve his life. There happened to be a
Striding Spirits 4| Striding Spirit
Vicky's ears rang with the incessant whispers, a cacophony of voices that had haunted him for many days. He couldn't shake off the feeling of being watched, his skin crawling with every thin murmur. His eyes pleaded with his mom, but she dismissed his concerns with a wave of her hand.'Vicky, sweetie, it's just your imagination running wild!, so forget it' The words stung, her tone a stark contrast to the eerie whispers that refused to silence. The transe was still going on. Vicky's frustration mounted, his helplessness palpable as he struggled to convey the terror that stregthened its grip. The voices persisted, a constant reminder that he was trapped in a nightmare from which he couldn't awaken.Maria also told him not to think much about it. But Vicky had some unknown voices coming from some unknown direction. "How I could do that? How I could do that?" He repeatedly told himself that everything would be okay.Finally, one day, Vicky got up and started moving in the direction where
Striding Spirits 5| The Bounties of Nature
Life must go on to avail the innumerable bounties of nature. They spread all around us, but one has to be very vigilant and watchful to avail of them. They have their own features and challenging crux that not everyone can realize the fact. Only tests and trials prove the worth of these opportunities that come our way. Such moments may come in ups and downs in our life and make us disturbed. However, time elapses, and these moments leave lasting marks on our life. Some of us learn and be careful in facing the next challenges, but most of us repeat some blunders and repent.Vicky wanted to help that family when no one was ready to speak about them. "Why you are supporting that family even though they have snatched everything from you?" All of them got ready to search the whole woods for the lost horse. It was only Vicky who stood his point of view. Vicky was with his uncle in search of his lost horse in the woods. "Where it could be?" By the evening, they found the horse and returned h
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